KnownCarProblems2018 Genesis G80 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 95 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Genesis G80, most often about the electrical (23% of complaints). It is the most complained-about G80 model year since 2000 and has 7 recalls.
⚠ Safety advisory3 recalls for this car came with a park-outside warning. See below and check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Most common 2018 Genesis G80 problems
Electrical
22 complaints · 23%Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel.
The GPS, radio and other electronic notification system are malfunctioning such that they either freeze up or give erroneous information beginning within minutes after the car is started. This has been going on for several weeks and the dealer' s service department claims it is a problem with siriusxm and out of their…
The contact owns a 2018 Genesis G80. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 24v107000 (electrical system) and 24v191000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of…
Other or unspecified
17 complaints · 18%The 2018 Genesis G80 sport comes with the continental pro contact tx tires. These tires have a lot of issues with the sidewalls. I had my new car for less than 1000 miles and I already had to change two of the tires.
There are so many complaints regarding these tires. I developed a bubble in the right front tire and decided I didn't want to go through more bubbles and flat tires as I am 80 years old. I bit the bullet and purchased $1000.00 worth of michelin tires before the car had 2000 miles on it. I also had trouble keeping the…
Steering
15 complaints · 16%Lane keep assist (lka) malfunctioning infrequently. Car fighting my control and forcing me out of lane. Have to fight to stay in lane. Even after disengaging lka option car still fighting my control. Have pull off onto side of highway; turn car off; exit vehicle in heavy traffic. Reenter car and restart engine to…
Engine
14 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 45,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2018 Genesis G80. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, there was white smoke coming from underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was later towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the turbo pipe seal had failed causing oil to drip onto the exhaust manifold causing the white…
The contact owns a 2018 Genesis G80. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was white smoke coming from underneath the hood. The contact stated that in december of 2019 the vehicle was serviced at the dealer for a service appointment and unknown recall repair for the turbo fluid injector. The…
Wheels and tires
13 complaints · 14%Half of these problems showed up before 9,000 miles.
My car was parked in a parking lot when I discovered the right front continental procontact tx OEM tire had a 21/2" gash in the sidewall. I thought this strange, but I had the tire replaced. When I returned home and did some research I discovered that sidewall failures are a known issue with these tires. I will say…
Oem tires on my 2018 G80 sport already was sidewall bubbles on the front tires with less than 10k miles. These are defective tires that should be recalled.
Air bags
9 complaints · 10%The contact owned a 2018 Genesis G80. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed during the night, a deer hit the contact's vehicle on the front passenger side. The vehicle spun around and ended up in a "grass hill" where it came to a stop. The driver-side air bags did not deploy. However, the front…
The contact owns a 2018 Genesis G80. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact's vehicle was involved in a crash. The contact stated that the vehicle crashed into a deer, and then crashed into a hill. The vehicle spun around three times and rolled over after crashing into the hill. The…
Brakes
7 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: driveline.
I was pulling into the driveway and put on the brake, and the brakes did not respond. The car crashed thru the garage door. I put the car in reverse, but it didn't respond. It took about 5 seconds for it to engage. Then once it engaged in reverse, it was out of my control, as the car shot back at a high speed, bounced…
Transmission
5 complaints · 5%I was pulling into the driveway and put on the brake, and the brakes did not respond. The car crashed thru the garage door. I put the car in reverse, but it didn't respond. It took about 5 seconds for it to engage. Then once it engaged in reverse, it was out of my control, as the car shot back at a high speed, bounced…
1. Stationery. Approximately 50% of the time when I switch gears from reverse to drive the gear slips into neutral. It takes 2-3 attempts and then finally stays in drive. One time I had to put car in park and then shift into drive because it would not stay in drive. This happens even though I am pressing firmly on the…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2018 Genesis G80 recalls
Seats: power adjust
Risk: A fire increases the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park their vehicles outdoors and away from other vehicles or structures until the repair has been performed. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed december 7, 2026. Owners of hyundai vehicles may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Genesis owners may contact genesis customer service at 844-340-9741. Hyundai recall number for this recall is 308 and genesis' recall number is 035g. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning october 13, 2026.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (genesis) is recalling certain 2015-2016 hyundai genesis, and 2017-2020 genesis g80 vehicles. The front power seat motors may overheat due to a stuck power seat control switch, which can result in a fire while parked or driving.
Engine: turbo/supercharger
Risk: An oil leak in the presence of hot engine components can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the left turbocharger oil feed pipe, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 3, 2024. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 019g. This recall expands and replaces recall number 19v-538. Vehicles previously repaired under 19v-538 will need to have the new remedy completed.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2018-2020 genesis g80, 2017-2022 g90, and 2019-2022 g70 vehicles equipped with a 3.3-liter v6 turbocharged engine. The left turbocharger oil feed pipe may deteriorate and leak oil.
Electrical: solenoid
Risk: An engine compartment fire while parked or driving can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the recall repair is complete. Dealers will install a remedy relay kit in the engine junction box, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 15, 2024. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 254(h) and 018g(g).
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 genesis, 2017-2019 genesis g80, genesis g90, and 2019 genesis g70 vehicles. Water may enter the starter solenoid and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Brakes: control unit/module
Risk: An electrical short circuit inside the ABS module could cause an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.
Fix: Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures until the remedy is complete. Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ABS module fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 6, 2021. Owners can contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's numbers for this recall are 201 and 006g.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 genesis and 2017-2020 genesis g80 vehicles. The anti-lock brake system (ABS) module could malfunction and short circuit.
Engine: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Risk: Oil leaking onto the exhaust manifold increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the turbocharger oil supply pipe, free of charge. The recall began october 3, 2019. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 003g.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 genesis g80 and 2017-2018 genesis g90 vehicles equipped with 3.3 liter turbocharged engines. The turbocharger oil supply pipe may have a loose seal, causing oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold.
Air bags: occupant classification
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the front passenger air bag deploys instead of being deactivated when a child or infant are in the front passenger seat, it can increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ocs, free of charge. The recall began august 24, 2018. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 002g.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 genesis g80 vehicles. The occupant classification system (ocs) may incorrectly detect that an adult is in the passenger seat, even if the seat is unoccupied. In the event of a crash, if a child or infant is in the seat, the front passenger air bag may deploy instead of being deactivated.
Visibility and wipers: glass, side/rear
Risk: If the glass bonding strength is reduced over time, the windshield and rear window may detach while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Hyundai will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear glass, free of charge. The recall began on july 6, 2018. Owners may contact hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 001g.
Full defect summary
Hyundai motor america (hyundai) is recalling certain 2018 hyundai genesis g80 and genesis g90 vehicles. The windshield and rear window on these vehicles may have been installed with incorrect primer, potentially reducing the glass bonding strength.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Hyundai and kia ABS module fires
Summary
The office of defects investigation (odi) has received eight hyundai motor america (hyundai) and eight kia america, inc. (kia) part 573 recall reports between 2016 and 2023. The combined 16 safety recalls all involve the antilock braking system (ABS) modules or hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) manufactured by the equipment supplier mando. The part 573 recall reports contain varying defect descriptions and differing remedy descriptions for the same or similar equipment supplied by mando. Safety recalls included in this audit query (aq) review include: hyundai recalls 20v-520, 20v-543, 21v-161, 21v-160, 21v-303, 22v-056, 22v-810, and 23v-651. Kia recalls 16v-815, 20v-518, 20v-519, 21v
Questions about the 2018 Genesis G80
- What are the most common problems with the 2018 Genesis G80?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (22 complaints); other or unspecified (17 complaints); steering (15 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2018 Genesis G80 have?
- 7 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 8, 2026 (seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2018 a bad year for the Genesis G80?
- It is the most complained-about G80 model year since 2000, with 95 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.